C. W. Graham, 
of water, and underwent a temperature of twenty-two degrees below zero, in 
the spring of 1004. 
All points considered, I candidly believe this variety to be the best all purpose 
Strawberry yet introduced. 
Mr. M. I). Rogers, Market Gardener, Pa. says: 
'•I have seen the “Arnout" Strawberry, originated by .1. L. Arnout, growing 
for t lie past three years, and can truthfully say it is the strongest growing, 
healthiest, and most productive plant X ever saw. Berries are large bright red 
all over, no sour tips; are produced in large clusters, over a period of 3 to 4 
weeks, carrying their large size to the last. I heartily recommend this variety, 
and it is a berry that Mr. Arnout can feel proud of.” 
Mr. P. H. Gavin, Market Grocery man. Pa. also States: 
“I found your new strawberry the “Arnout” to be the best seller I ever 
handled. It commands a large and very select trade.” 
N6W M 0 111 6 l' loin Delaware, introduced by \\ . F. Allen, who last 
year had 20 acres of plants of this variety. From the testimonials 
in his catalogue we note that the New Home strawberry was shipped 
500 miles by freight to a Boston firm, (Mass.,) being two nights and 
one dav on the road, after which they were reshipped some four 
hours by express to a Portland Go., (Maine.) They wrote that the 
New Home berry was received in good condition and stood up well 
afterwards. Also one of the best to hold its color and in their 
judgement a first-class one for carrying a long distance and for re- 
shipping. The Boston firm also wrote that the first consignment of 
New Home berries were thought to be Gandys, only it was remark- 
ed by all that thev were much brighter and firmer than they had ever- 
seen before and without exception they pronounced them the best 
and most satisfactory berry they had ever handled. 
Mr. Allen describes itasfoilows: 
“As Late and Large as dandy, fruit a bright red color that does not lose its 
luster and turn dark a long time after being picked. Uniformly large size 
and the best keeping and shipping berry grown, Hoffman not except. Vigorous 
grower, and unlike Gandy, will produce a large crop on either high or low 
land. The fruit is so firm arid keejjing qualities so excellent, it does not need 
to be picked oftener than three times a week, when it will usually make 1000 
quarts or more per acre each picking during the height of the season. Pickers 
are always anxious to pick these berries and several have told me that they 
could pick 40 quarts or more per hour, and one man declares that he picked 20 
quarts in twenty minutes. One of my little boys only 7 years old picked 37 
quarts in two hours.” 
Later — Mr. Allen in his fall catalogue, Sept. 18, 1905, says: 
“New Home has again proven to be the great money maker on my farm. I 
shipped it the past season by the carload and it always sold for more money 
than any other variety on the market. It produces big crops. It is easy to pick. 
Its color is brilliant scarlet and does not fade or turn dark after picking. It 
keeps longer than any other variety. It sells for more money beauties it will 
keep and hold its color longer than any other variety in the market. 
